Hi all. I finally (after many years of dreaming) ordered my baby. 2018 B6 Grand Coupe, ED pickup approx. late July! I originally registered the morning I ordered to get some opinions of the colors, etc.. but it took a few days for the registration to clear, so now I am just posting because I think you may be some of the few people to appreciate it!

Thanks, I think I may have noticed your post a while back and it may have influenced my choice, so I am glad you like it.. Re: date, the only thing (apparently) that I have going for me is that I am doing Euro Delivery. My past experience with ED and BMW is that since the slots are limited, and since people plan flights, etc.. that once you get a date, they typically make it. But, alas, I don't have my date yet, so we'll see. Either way, can't wait.

I reallllly wanrted Alpina badges until I read your forums ... not to start up a debate that seems to be well covered in the past.. so, we'll see on those.

Sod the badges - go for the stripes

Sadly, it's a lease, so I think I will run into problems .. If I end up buying it off lease I may do that..

You should be able to spec the stripes from Alpina as an option

Hi guys - are you Europe based? The BMW NA ordering guide (and configurators) don't have the kit as an option. My guess is I could possibly have my dealer call and request it, but curious if anyone ordering from North America has been able to get stock stripes.

I reallllly wanrted Alpina badges until I read your forums ... not to start up a debate that seems to be well covered in the past.. so, we'll see on those.

Sod the badges - go for the stripes

Sadly, it's a lease, so I think I will run into problems .. If I end up buying it off lease I may do that..

You should be able to spec the stripes from Alpina as an option

Hi guys - are you Europe based? The BMW NA ordering guide (and configurators) don't have the kit as an option. My guess is I could possibly have my dealer call and request it, but curious if anyone ordering from North America has been able to get stock stripes.

Thanks!

Just noticed you listed Weald of Kent, so got my answer! I wish I could drive my B6 on some of those roads out your way instead of the New Jersey turnpike

Just noticed you listed Weald of Kent, so got my answer! I wish I could drive my B6 on some of those roads out your way instead of the New Jersey turnpike

Get on to your dealer - and/or contact Alpina directly. I can see no reason why stripes would pass US type approval.

I'm in Switzerland - so you crank the road jealousy up a few notches. I drove NY to Washington a few years back - and that is not an enjoyable road at all!_________________2010 Aero 8 Supersport | 2008 Alpina B5s | 2004 BMW X3 3.0D | 1996 BMW M3 Evo (non road-legal)

I'm in Switzerland - so you crank the road jealousy up a few notches. I drove NY to Washington a few years back - and that is not an enjoyable road at all!

For sure. I've ridden a lot of the Swiss Alps pass roads by motorcycle a number of times, especially the ones around Andermatt (Susten, Furka, Grimsel, Nufenen, St. Gotthard, and Oberalp that you can do in a big loop), and they are my favorites in all of Europe. Next best would be the Dolomites in northern Italy and then the high passes of southern France.

Just noticed you listed Weald of Kent, so got my answer! I wish I could drive my B6 on some of those roads out your way instead of the New Jersey turnpike

Get on to your dealer - and/or contact Alpina directly. I can see no reason why stripes would pass US type approval.

I'm in Switzerland - so you crank the road jealousy up a few notches. I drove NY to Washington a few years back - and that is not an enjoyable road at all!

I have an email in to the dealer. I don't think it's an approval issue, just the systems weren't set up to support the ordering.

I spend a good amount of time in Europe, including Basel, Zurich and Geneva, so I am indeed jealous. That's why I do Euro Delivery - to at least drive it for a few days on the autobahn (well, the 7% discount doesn't hurt!).

The BMW NA ordering guide (and configurators) don't have the kit as an option. My guess is I could possibly have my dealer call and request it, but curious if anyone ordering from North America has been able to get stock stripes.

My dealer/SA didn't know what I was talking about when I mentioned the striping ...